Ronghui Liu

Professor Ronghui Liu is a Professor of Networks and Transport Operations at the Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and previously served as Research Fellow at University College London and Head of Transport Modelling at TRL. Her research focuses on mathematical modelling and optimization of transportation systems, including traffic signal design, public transport reliability, and railway operations.

Research interests span:

• Development of traffic microsimulation tools like DRACULA
• Real-time control methods for public transport
• ERTMS and automatic train operation systems
• Weather impact on transport networks
• Network-wide traffic optimization

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on optimization algorithms, AI applications in transport, and sustainable mobility solutions, with recent emphasis on machine learning integration and multi-stakeholder system design.

Significant awards include:

• Neil Mansfield Award for Best Paper by Young Author
• Special Honorary Mention at UTSG Conference
• Runner-up HKSTS Outstanding Student Paper Award

Advises 7 PhD students and secured £2M+ in research funding including EU Shift2Rail and Royal Academy of Engineering grants. Leads projects on real-time yard management and energy-efficient train operations.

Directs international activities and teaches transport modelling courses. Developed professional training programs for SATURN and DRACULA software used by transport professionals globally.